(Encyclopedia) Brownson, Orestes AugustusBrownson, Orestes Augustusôrĕsˈtēz, brounˈsən [key], 1803–76, American author and clergyman, b. Stockbridge, Vt. Largely self-taught, he became a vigorous and…
writer, director, actor, producerBorn: 1/29/1968Birthplace: Queens, New York His low-budget debut film, The Brothers McMullen (1995), about the lives and loves of three Irish-American brothers, was…
Senate Years of Service: 1971-1977Party: DemocratTUNNEY, John Varick, a Representative and a Senator from California; born in New York City, June 26, 1934; graduated from Yale University 1956…
Spotlight on the Stanley Cup: Defense Detroit Not a whole lot of weakness here either. The Wings' exceptional defense, led by Norris Trophy finalist Lidstrom, has given up a paltry 2.00 goals per…
CBS Martial artist and Jackie Chan choreographer Sammo Hung in CBS' surprisingly sucessful Martial Law CBS has had some luck in the drama department. Sammo Hung's Martial Law has proven to…
(John Joseph Patrick Ryan)actorBorn: 12/30/1920Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Lord is best known for his role as detective Steve McGarrett in the TV series Hawaii Five-O (1968–80). He also directed…
(Carlos Ray Norris)actor, athleteBorn: 3/10/1940Birthplace: Ryan, Oklahoma Norris won the World Middleweight Karate Championship seven times before entering the entertainment business. He is famous…
(Los Angeles, Calif., July 30–Aug. 3, 2008) These are the winners of the men's and women's Summer Extreme Games at Los Angeles, California in 2008. Skateboard:…
(Encyclopedia) Basil the Great, SaintBasil the Great, Saintbăˈzĭl, bāˈ– [key], c.330–379, Greek prelate, bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, Doctor of the Church and one of the Four Fathers of the…
(Encyclopedia) Beattie, AnnBeattie, Annbēˈtē, bāˈ– [key], 1947–, American writer, b. Washington, D.C. She gained attention in the early 1970s with short stories in the New Yorker; the 48 stories she…
